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I am a student that is a 7th grader at CRMS. The main issue with this school is the bullying. I have had boys slam me into lockers, and I am a girl. Lots of constant harassment between other students, which is never handled, and the child who is a victim of bullying tends to be the one who gets in trouble. Lots of physical harassment when teachers are even around. The cafeteria food isn't the best either. The band program is fabulous! I love band more than anything else! The athletics and dance programs are also great. The teachers are fine, but mostly oblivious to bullying between other students, mostly verbal harrasment between cliques. The education is fine, but students are not. I cannot stress how much attention should be payed outside at lunch, as there is little supervision.

- submitted by a community member

February 12, 2014

Let me preface this by saying, my son has Dyslexia/ADD. So, if your child has any learning issues, then this review might be helpful to you. Canyon Ridge has an excellent 6th grade program and 6th grade IEP Staff. (I would have given this school 5 stars based on last year's experience). My son loved going to school because the focus was less on unnecessary homework assignments and more on hands-on learning through science experimentation, creative thinking, stimulating discussions, etc. He was a straight A student. The 6th grade teachers are the cream of the crop! They are engaging, fun, and extremely supportive to all of their students. When my son entered 7th grade, everything changed. The 7th grade teachers and IEP staff seem very disorganized, overly strict, uncaring, and unresponsive to my son's issues. I am not the only parent (learning disabled child or not) who has watched her son's grades plummet from A's to C's and D's in one year. There is little to no communication! There is a serious disconnect between 6th and 7th grade at this school that needs to be addressed and fixed. We have had a very frustrating year, and will not be attending 8th grade at this school.

- submitted by a parent

January 12, 2014

My son in seventh grade has had constant struggle in this district. My son went to four points and disliked it, a close Freind of mine had a daughter who is in eighth and he reccomded me I send my son here. The teachers are rude and do not treat the kids with respect, and some don't know how to teach their subject. Also the facility is not in good condition, And my son has a constant issue of bullying. My son was more happy at four points and even there he wasn't content. Would not recommend this school district as a whole.

- submitted by a parent

October 18, 2012

My daughter went to CRM for 6th grade and we were underwhelmed. Yes, the building is lovely and the sports and drama programs are very well funded, but this is not an ideal place for an academically accelerated child. We came from a highly performing public school in illinois and found the lack of pre-AP and language classes at CRM distressing. Gifted enrichment programming is at the absolute minimum level required by state law and my very bright daughter was mostly bored to tears in her classes and got straight A's with only minimal homework, even though she was in the one gifted language arts class available and doubly advanced in math. After some research, we moved to a section of Austin served by RRISD and are much happier with the school, both in terms of classes and academic extra curricular activities, which CRM also lacks. Frankly, I'm surprised that a school in such a nice neighborhood where so many parents are obviously very bright and successful would have so little to offer academically accelerated children.

- submitted by a parent

November 25, 2010

Yes, I think CRM is a good school, though I would not call it a great one due to LISD issues. I really miss a second language class opportunity from the 6th through 7th grade. Why can Round Rock and Pflugerville school dictricks do that? The RRISD and PISD students already can choose 2 Pre AP classes from the 6th grade too. Why is it more important to have cheerledder or dance classes than a second language or a Pre AP LA class in middle school?

- submitted by a parent

October 19, 2010

I have had 3 of my kids go through Canyon Ridge, and have been so impressed with the quality of education. The principal runs a tight ship and hires teachers who truely care for the kids. Teachers are accessible for tutoring and want their students to succeed. The band program is fabulous, as is athletics. I felt the school prepared all three of my kids for high school and beyond.

- submitted by a parent

June 02, 2010

My son and daughter just completed their first year at CRMS and it has been great. I've been very impressed with both the quality of academics as well as the positive feedback from my kids. They like and respect their teachers, which makes my life easier too ;-)

- submitted by a parent

December 10, 2009

The teachers are great. there are good academics and the band program is good, the director is fabulous.

- submitted by a parent

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April 09, 2009

Going to Canyon Ridge Middle School is one of the best parts of my life. We have many amazing teachers and coaches. Our drill team is awesome! GO EAGLES

- submitted by a student

December 06, 2008

Great principal, great students, great faculty.

- submitted by a parent

December 05, 2008

First of all, I have had problems with some of the teachers and principals. Also, with now being a high schooler, I realize how much I dont miss Canyon Ridge. The only reason why I gave it 3 stars is because it is a clean campus with challenging classes. and with all of the strict rules, I like to call it Canyon Ridge Military School. OH, and now that it is a huge middle school, the one-on-one thing with small classes doesn't happen to much anymore. however i will say that i had a great time participating in basketball.

- submitted by a student

October 23, 2008

Best middle school in Texas! Probably one of the best public middle schools in the US. Great principal, fantastic teachers, wonderful students and superb parent involvement.

- submitted by a parent

October 02, 2008

This is a truly wonderful school with a great principal, great teachers and great students. Last year we moved here from Louisiana with our then twelve year old autistic son. He was learning virtually nothing in LA. initially, he was placed in an ICAP class and mainstreamed in history and science. He competed and won in The State Science Fair and now he is mainstreamed and doing well in all of his academic classes. CRMS is what all public schools should strive to emulate.

- submitted by a parent

October 18, 2007

Nothing to say except CRMS is the best!

- submitted by a parent

May 21, 2007

I have been going to this school for two years now and this coming year will be my third. This school is really great, especially the teachers! The sport's for are school are really great. we have won first in football two times out of the three years are school has been open, soccer once, track once, cross country once, tennis once, and almost one in golf.

- submitted by a student

January 24, 2007

I am a student at Canyon Ridge and I am so happy here. I feel at home and even though it has many students the classes are somewhat small and each and every one of us gets individual attention. I'm challenged but, I feel like this is what makes me want to pursuit excellence. I am always involved with extra curricular activities and the theatre department is extra great. The teacher is amazing and has put on three UIL one act plays that have all placed top three. If you are looking for a great school stop looking because you've found it a Clean campus, great teachers/staff, good kids, and loads of eagle pride.

- submitted by a student

July 01, 2006

Canyon Ridge Middle School is a magnificent school. The school has wonderful teachers who truly care about each child individually. The teachers are greatly educated and many have won awards such as the silver apple award. I feel safe and at ease at this school but is challenged and learn new things everyday. The elective department is incredible with great theatre, choir, and band classes availible.The gifted and talented program has the best teachers and resources you'll ever find in a public middle school. This school sets the standard at which all schools should follow. I am more than satisfied with tthis school. In my opinion this middle school is truly excemplary!

- submitted by a student

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